grubbing

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grubbing - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Grub \Grub\ (gr[u^]b), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Grubbed (gr[u^]bd),
     p. pr. & vb. n. Grubbing.] [OE. grubbin., cf. E. grab,
     grope.]
     1. To dig in or under the ground, generally for an object
        that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in
        digging.
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     2. To drudge; to do menial work. --Richardson.
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